Abu Dhabi will expand the DARB road toll operating hours for an additional two hours daily from September 1, 2025, which will be as part of the update with the aim of reducing the city’s traffic congestion and encouraging public transport use. New rules also scrap the daily and monthly fee cap, which mark major changes for regular travelers in the capital.TL; Dr:
- DARB toll hours are extended: the evening fees are applicable from 3 pm to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday (first from 5 pm to 7 pm).
- The DH4 toll is applied per pass per pass on all four main bridges in the morning (7 AM -9am) and new extended afternoon.
- Daily and monthly toll caps are removed; The fees are now unlimited. The discount remains for qualified groups, and tolls do not apply to Sunday or public holidays.
New toll time and place
From September 1, 2025, motor drivers in Abu Dhabi will pay the DH4 for each trip through the Darb toll gate between 3pm and 7pm (Monday to Saturday) in addition to the morning window of 7 am to 9 am. The toll is not taken outside these peak periods, nor on Sundays and public holidays. The four main toll gates of Abu Dhabi are on Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Al Makta Bridge and Musafah Bridge, the city’s major entry points. These changes are managed by Q mobility under the municipalities and the Department of Transport.A major update is to remove the daily and monthly fee range, which means that the motors will pay the DH4 charge every time they use the toll gate during charging. Previously, the fees could not exceed DH16 per day, while the monthly cap depended on how many vehicles the user had. With the elimination of the cap, high-existent users should budget accordingly.
Exemption and policy justification
Exemption policies remain unchanged for disabled people, low -income families, senior citizens and retired people. The purpose of extension and cap removal is to improve extreme hour -long traffic flows, reduce congestion and to consider public transit, indicate more passengers, especially given the city’s ongoing population boom. The population of Abu Dhabi now exceeds 4.1 million, up to 51% in a decade; Increasing vehicle registration and rapid development underline the importance of adaptive traffic management strategies in Emirates.With the removal of extended toll hours and daily and monthly payment limit, Abu Dhabi is indicating a change towards tight crowd control and strong incentives for public transport. Motor drivers are urged to adjust their travel habits and budget as these new rules are effective.
Fasting
- 1. When does Abu Dhabi’s extended court toll timing begin?
The new toll hours start from September 1, 2025, increase the allegations of the evening from 3 pm to 7 pm. - 2. What is the current toll charge per trip through Darb Gates?
This fee remains per route during peak hours in the morning and during the new extended afternoon period. - 3. Are there daily or monthly caps on toll payments?
No, the daily and monthly toll cap has been removed; All tolls should now be paid for travel without limit. - 4. Which toll gates are affected by new times?
Sheikh Khalifa Bridge, Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Al Makta Bridge and Toll Gates on Musafah Bridge apply all new schedules. - 5. Who is exempted from paying Darb toll?
Disabled people, low -income families, senior, and retired people are free from toll fees.
